Controls and displays

05

21Master volume level

22MCACC channel EQ indicators

These indicators show the EQ balance for each channel in Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 41. Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is active (page 32).

Remote control

11

RECEIVER SELECT

SYSTEM OFF

SOURCE

INPUT

 

1 12

 

AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING

 

 

 

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

2

DVD

TV

 

DVR

TV CTRL

 

 

CD-R/TAPE

 

USB

 

14

 

CD

FM

 

AM

RECEIVER

 

SLEEP

 

SB ch

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATT

 

 

 

SR+

 

DIMMER

MIDNIGHT/

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOUDNESS

 

3

DIALOG E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.ACCESS +10

 

 

CLASS DISC

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

4

TOP MENU

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

TUNE

 

 

 

 

5

 

ST

 

ST

T.EDIT

 

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNE

 

 

 

 

 

GUIDE PTYSEARCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV CONTROL

 

 

6

 

SELECT

 

 

 

15

 

TV VOL

INPUT

 

TV CH

VOL

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

16

 

A

 

 

MUTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

MPX

EON

 

REC STOP

JUKEBOX

 

B

C

D

E

 

 

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

 

HDD

DVD

 

 

DISP

 

 

CH

CH

 

8

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

 

STEREO

AUTO SURR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

MULTI OPE

S.RETRIEVER

ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

SHIFT

EFFECT/CHSEL

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

1

RECEIVER

 

This switches between standby and on for this

English

receiver.

 

2

MULTI CONTROL buttons

 

Press to select control of other components

 

(see Controlling the rest of your system on

 

page 50).

 

 

 

Deutsch

Use the number buttons to directly select a

 

3 Number buttons and other receiver/

 

 

component controls

 

 

radio frequency (page 45) or the tracks on a

 

 

 

 

CD, DVD, etc.

 

 

 

Français

DISC (ENTER) can be used to enter commands

 

 

 

for TVs, and can also be used to select a disc in

 

 

a multi-CD player.

 

 

The following are accessed by pressing the

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER button first:

 

Italiano

 

SLEEP – Press to change the amount of

 

 

 

time before the receiver switches into

 

 

standby (30 min – 60 min – 90 min – Off).

 

 

You can check the remaining sleep time at

 

 

any time by pressing SLEEP once.

 

 

ANALOG ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the

 

Nederlands

 

SB ch – Selects the surround back channel

 

 

 

mode (page 31) or virtual surround back

 

 

 

mode (page 31).

 

 

 

level of an analog input signal to prevent

 

 

 

 

 

 

distortion.

Español

 

SR + – Switches the SR+ mode on/off

 

 

(page 62).

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display.

MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS – Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume (page 32).

DIALOG E – Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 32).

D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 45).

CLASS – Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 46).

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Pioneer VSX-916-K, VSX-916-S operating instructions Remote control, Receiver
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VSX-916-K, VSX-916-S specifications

The Pioneer VSX-916-K and VSX-916-S are well-regarded AV receivers that cater to home theater enthusiasts seeking robust performance and versatile features. These models stand out due to their combination of advanced audio processing, ample connectivity options, and user-friendly interface.

One of the key features of the VSX-916 series is its support for Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES surround sound formats. This allows users to experience cinema-like audio with incredible clarity and depth. The receivers are equipped with a powerful amplifier section that delivers dynamic sound reproduction, making them ideal for both movies and music.

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